She will not resign. She will finish her term. But she will not stand as Rotich’s running mate in the 2027 elections.
The declaration comes days after a dramatic public clash at an empowerment event in Kapyego, Marakwet East. Video footage showed the two leaders trading sharp words on stage, with Rotich reportedly calling her “petty” and “childish” as she criticised the county’s performance on health and education. Security stepped in as the exchange escalated.
With both leaders now on separate paths and Cheserek signalling her own gubernatorial ambitions, Elgeyo Marakwet’s leadership crisis has moved from the dais into open political warfare. The 2027 battle lines are already being drawn.
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